“And when he came to the den, he cried out with a lamenting voice to Daniel. The king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?” Daniel 6:20 Before the world began God knew this test of Daniel… Continue reading 1-22-24: Is Your God Able?
Category: Daily Devotion
1-21-24: 2 Sleepers
“Now the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting; and no musicians were brought before him. Also his sleep went from him. Then the king arose very early in the morning and went in haste to the den of lions.” Daniel 6:18-19 Darius rushes back to his palace. He may be the… Continue reading 1-21-24: 2 Sleepers
1-20-24:When Evil Is Sure It Has Won
“Then a stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signets of his lords, that the purpose concerning Daniel might not be changed.” Daniel 6:17 Darius and Daniel’s accusers have seen Daniel thrown into the lions’ den. Darius has… Continue reading 1-20-24:When Evil Is Sure It Has Won
1-19-24: Facing The Lion’s Den
“So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.” Daniel 6:16 Halfway though Daniel’s test of faith things do not look good for God’s man. He has been tried… Continue reading 1-19-24: Facing The Lion’s Den
1-18-24: Time To Pay
“Then these men approached the king, and said to the king, “Know, O king, that it is the law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or statute which the king establishes may be changed.” Daniel 6:15 The sins of the Administrators and Satraps are many. There is greed – they desire to gain… Continue reading 1-18-24: Time To Pay
1-17-24: No Way Out
“And the king, when he heard these words, was greatly displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him.” Daniel 6:14 As the king listens to the 122 senior leaders in his kingdomhis demeanor changes.And the king, when he… Continue reading 1-17-24: No Way Out
1-16-24: The Accusation
“So they answered and said before the king, “That Daniel, who is one of the captives from Judah, does not show due regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed, but makes his petition three times a day.” Daniel 6:13 The highest point of joy for Satan and his followers… Continue reading 1-16-24: The Accusation
1-15-24: The Irresistible Force Meets The Immovable Object
“The king answered and said, “The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.” Daniel 6:12 When we come to verse 12 we see what appears to be theimmoveable object versus the truly irresistible force. The guile ofman that created the no way out dilemma that Daniel… Continue reading 1-15-24: The Irresistible Force Meets The Immovable Object
1-14-24: Gotcha!
“So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: “Did you not publish a decree that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human being except to you, Your Majesty, would be thrown into the lions’ den?” Daniel 6:12 In Romans 1 Paul lists a series… Continue reading 1-14-24: Gotcha!
1-13-24: When The Way Out Is Through
“Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help.” Daniel 6:11 Daniel 6:11 gives us great insight into a man who lived his whole life being faithful to God. It is easy to read the stories of the great men of scripture and think that they are in… Continue reading 1-13-24: When The Way Out Is Through